Unreal Engine 5 Animator for REWIND Game Trailer

We are seeking a skilled Unreal Engine 5 animator to create a 2.5-minute CGI trailer for our upcoming AAA-quality narrative game project, REWIND: The Beautiful Lie. The project requires hyperrealistic character animation, rich early 2000s environments, and cinematic storytelling.

What We’re Looking For
- Software: Unreal Engine 5.6 (Ray Tracing enabled)
- Trailer Length: ~2.5 minutes
- Style: Hyperrealism + nostalgic early 2000s atmosphere
- Quality: AAA-standard visuals and animation (4K Apple ProRes / H.264)

Deliverables
- Characters: 4 hyperrealistic characters with lifelike movement (custom mocap PERFERRED)
-Environments (4 total):
* Bedroom (Y2K nostalgia)
* Club
*Cemetery
* Streets (day/night variations)
- Props: Y2K-era appropriate textures and materials
- Animation: ~10 scenes, ~20 camera shots, smooth transitions
- Camera & Scene Work: Cinematic shots per script
- Post-Production: Video editing, color grading, 10 revision checkpoints

What We Expect
- Animation Quality: Comparable to Alan Wake 2, Returnal, Silent Hill trailers (fluid, lifelike, AAA feel)
- Atmosphere: Early 2000s nostalgia with psychological thriller undertones (inspired by Silent Hill, Hypnospace Outlaw, Deadly Premonition)
- Polish: Seamless motion capture, vibrant and era-authentic environments, cinematic pacing

We are looking for experienced animators who can deliver high-end visuals and bring the tone of REWIND to life with precision and artistry.

IMPORTANT – APPLICANTS MUST HAVE FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE OR STRONG CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICA (2000–2005)

This is absolutely essential. The REWIND trailer centers on authentic early 2000s American culture, aesthetics, and daily life. The environments, props, fashion, technology, and overall feel must perfectly reflect that era, from the way streets looked, to the style of bedrooms, to the design of electronics, music, and advertisements.

Without genuine familiarity with that period, it is nearly impossible to capture the true nostalgic tone and atmosphere the project demands. Applicants without this knowledge will not be considered.

Applicants must provide a complete profile, professional references, and relevant work samples that demonstrate experience delivering AAA-quality trailers similar to the style and standards outlined. This is a serious project, and only candidates who can meet the vision and quality expectations will be considered.

Trailer script will be provided once hired.